How many syllables in “canailles”?
syllables in "canailles"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · nail · les
Letters
9
c · a · n · a · i · l · l · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “canailles”
The word “canailles” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · nail · les. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "canailles" have?
"canailles" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "canailles" into syllables?
"canailles" is divided into syllables as: ca · nail · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "canailles"?
The Scrabble score for "canailles" is 11 points.
Using “canailles” in writing
Three-syllable words like "canailles" (ca · nail · les) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “canailles” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “canailles”
The letters in “canailles” can be rearranged to spell one other word: alliances.